Utility Painter's Shorts, 11"

Shorts

$19as of Sep 6, 2026. Check the current price at Dickies

The verdict

A cheap, functional option for messy work where the shorts themselves are expected to take damage.

Fit

Painter's styles typically run loose and utilitarian with a dropped, relaxed seat; size true to waist and expect a baggier look than fashion shorts.

Quality

This sits at the lower end of Dickies' pricing, so expect basic canvas construction without the reinforcement of the brand's Pro Series shorts.

Price check

At $24.99 this is budget-tier and priced appropriately for a disposable-feeling utility short rather than a long-term daily wear piece.

Best for

Painting, home projects, or any job where the shorts are expected to get dirty or damaged.

Care

Expect stains to set; wash separately and don't worry too much about preserving appearance.

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What owners report about Dickies shorts

Owner reviews on retailer pages split into two camps. Many describe the shorts as durable and long-wearing, with one longtime buyer calling them 'the best work shorts on the market' that 'stand the test of time' through regular use, and noting they take many washes before fading becomes noticeable. Others report the opposite: zippers failing after only a few wears, seams tearing out at the seat, and sizing that varies noticeably between pairs of the same marked size.

Strengths: Long-term durability and comfort in daily wear are the most repeated praise, with several owners saying a pair lasted years without issue.
Watch out for: A recurring complaint is zipper failure after light use, plus some reports of seams tearing at the seat and sizing that varies between pairs.
Sizing: Sizing isn't fully consistent pair to pair — one owner said a marked size fit closer to two sizes down — so checking recent buyer comments before ordering is worth it.

About Dickies's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Dickies 11" Relaxed Fit Work Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Dickies 11" Relaxed Fit Work Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com